The inductive scientist
A) believes that explanation will become obvious once enough data are collected.
B) uses theory to guide research.
C) is concerned with testing between conflicting predictions made by different theories.
D) does not collect data.

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Inductive reasoning involves collecting data and observing patterns within that data to formulate a hypothesis or theory. The inductive scientist believes that by gathering enough data, patterns and explanations will emerge, guiding them towards understanding the phenomena under study.

The Inductive Scientist